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How to Frugally Decorate a Baby Nursery by Nikki Willhite Most rooms are decorated for the people who use them. Decorating a baby room is done for the parents. Babies don't need much more than a crib and a changing table with storage. All the "bells and whistles" of the modern baby nursery have come about because people are having less children, and having them later in life, when they have more money. Decorating a nursery is a fun things to do.  If money is limited, here are some things to consider when decorating for your baby. - You can make the greatest impact for the least amount of money with color. Use a couple colors on the walls. Use a different color on the lower section of the walls, or use painter's tape to make  designs on the walls. Make a creative accent wall, or paint a mural. - Stencil letters on the wall. You might write the name of your child, a favorite nursery rhyme, letters and numbers, or just something that warms your heart. - Make new furniture as versatile as possible. Check Craig's list and garage sales for used furniture. Again, use paint to create a happy and fun color scheme. - Limit the amount of furniture. You need a crib and somewhere to change diapers. A changing table with drawers is a multi-purpose piece of furniture. If you can afford it, a comfortable chair to sit in while you feed the baby is very convenient. - Limit your accessories, but have at least one item on the wall that is playful and fun. It you can't afford a picture or some plaques, think about decals or borders. - Bring fabric into the room to soften it. You can use it as part of the window treatment, as a dust ruffle around the bottom of the crib, or hang it to frame the crib. - Make a quilt that ties all the colors in the room together. Drape it over a chair. Less can be more when attention is given to detail. One of the easiest ways to decorate is to start with an inspiration piece. If you have a piece of art you love, or some item you love and want to use in the nursery, use it as your inspiration. Start by pulling out the colors and spreading them around the room. Then see what you can add to it. This is going to be one of the happiest, yet challenging times of your life.  Decorate the room of your baby to reflect your happiness and joy. About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money!

 

 

 

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